All great achievements are the product of commitment. Learn more about UBC’s nine commitments by visiting the university’s Place and Promise Plan, reviewing the full annual report for progress and metrics, and exploring the stories below to see how students, faculty, staff, and alumni are bringing the commitments to life.

UBC Vantage College

UBC Vantage College

In response to federal and provincial government encouragement to double recruitment of international students, UBC developed its new UBC Vantage College initiative to reach out to students who need additional time and support as they transition from secondary school to university. Slated for launch in 2014, the program will be a first-year credit program with smaller classes and individualized instruction for international students who might not otherwise be admitted to UBC.